Basya Berkman Vintage Fashions

If you want to see the influence of Geoffrey Beene in 60s day wear, you could do worse than these three frocks from my store, all in black wool.

Find them here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BasyaBerkman?section_id=7848425

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Big blue eyes: Twiggy by angelina-01 featuring a polka dot dress

Hervé Léger bodycon dress, $975
Geoffrey Beene polka dot dress
Fogal crochet stocking, $60
Miu miu shoes, £370
Chanel earrings
Angora beret, £30

Twiggy rocking Geoffrey Beene! This was one of his most popular designs.

Geoffrey Beene. I grew up hearing that name a lot. It was the early 80s and my aunt, whom I practically lived with, was going to fashion school. His name was all over the magazines that came to her in the mail and she kept referencing him. I sort of knew him as a respected American designer, but it wasn’t until much later that I really figured out what his legacy in this country was.

Here is a classic 60s tweed suit from the master himself. I may never get to offer another vintage Beene in my little store, so am currently basking in the glow.

This post is my kick-off to a slew of Beene or Beene-inspired musings and images coming to this blog!

Interiors from Mad Men season 5, episode 1. A study in contrasts.
Don and Megan - swanky and of the moment
Joan and baby - very 50s palette and nostalgic (Joan is Old School) - my fave.
Pete’ suburban kitchen - homey, suburban, in a cheezy-cottage style, purposefully reminiscent of the old Draper kitchen. One of the most poignant scenes was him standing there alone at the end of the day, eating cereal out of the box.

Mad Men Inspiration post #6 - Black cocktail wiggle dress with fringe - in honor of Joan Harris.

Mad Men inspiration post #5 - two more suits for the Rachel Menken character, because I love her so.

Mad Men Inspiration post #3 - Light blue satin formal dress with floral applique and fishtail back panels. Silk satin.

Betty Draper, hands down!

A collection of pictures by Sherle and Keane - 60s artists of sad eyed/big eyed children that went from mainstream interior decor, to obscurity, and then derision, on to kitsch status, and finally came to rest as fashionable collectibles! These were all in my “sister” store on Etsy - www.painterpoetmuse.etsy.com and went fast!

Mod, 1960s coat.
Op art print, quilted texture.
Label name is simply delicious; Raincheetah!

Highlights from my bridal boutique - wedding attire from the forties through the seventies. Find them here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/BasyaBerkman?section_id=7094735

Brides to be, hunting high and low for unique, vintage wedding wear? I’m stocking up in that department!